Get Your Hack On at the SXSW Hackathon

The 5th annual SXSW Hackathon is happening March 13-14, bringing together hackers, creators, makers, and coders to converge to solve problems, create new tools, and push the boundaries of existing tech across entertainment media in Music, Film, VR, and blockchain. Teams will be vying for cash prizes and the opportunity to participate in the three-day SXSW Hackathon Incubator with industry mentors following March 15-17.

As the ultimate nod to the importance of innovation at the intersection of technology and entertainment, the Hackathon includes one of the top tech companies in the world (Amazon) sponsoring and sending engineers. Plus with Capitol Records bringing music into the mix and Consensys/ Ujo’s blockchain platform, hackers will have a unique data set to work with.